Definitions of potentiality
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an aptitude that may be developed
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synonyms:
capability, capableness
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Antonyms:
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incapability, incapableness
lack of potential for development
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perfectibility
the capability of becoming perfect
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compass, grasp, range, reach
the limit of capability
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imperfectibility
the capability of becoming imperfect
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ken, sight
the range of vision
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type of:
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aptitude
inherent ability
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incapability, incapableness
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the inherent capacity for coming into being
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types:
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latency
the state of being not yet evident or active
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chance, prospect
the possibility of future success
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type of:
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possibility, possibleness
capability of existing or happening or being true
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latency
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